Yes, after the two huge litters we received after Valentine's Day from our doe rabbits, Lacey and Odette, these four were the only survivors. And this little one.
We had noticed she was very shy and would cower up on the rooftop of the little hut inside the rabbit pen as can be seen below whenever we came to visit.
She'd have her face turned away from us and we didn't think anything of it, other than she was frightened of us huge humans. The pen was kept critter proof and boarded at the bottom all the way around so the babies couldn't squeeze out when they were small enough. The top was covered and the only access inside was this heavy wood lid.
This was to ensure no critters (aka barn cats) got at the babies. But a few weeks ago, the cats got past my security system and Farm Girl found a headless bunny in the barn. Yes, gross. I know. Farm Girl was good enough to dispose of it for me without me ever having to see it. Then the other day, I decided to pull the bunnies out for a photo shoot, and Farm Girl discovered why this little agouti bunny was so shy. Fair warning, the next photo does not depict a very cute bunny and is very graphic...so please look at your own caution. . . . .
My first thought was that whoever had done this must obviously be someone from within the pen...either mom or siblings, since nothing could get into that pen. Then I remembered the headless bunny and wondered if this little bunny had fallen to the same predator but had somehow managed to escape. Since there is no blood or scar tissue, I can only conclude that perhaps mom was actually licking and healing her baby`s injuries. But to be on the safe side, we removed her from the rabbit pen and put her in her very own hutch to heal. And as it turns out, she is the sweetest little bunny and had absolutely no fear of us humans. She allowed us to pick her up and hold her without protest. We've got our fingers crossed for a full recovery for this little bundle of cuteness.
Poor little bunny bun! Did she lose the eye, or is it just wounded?
I hope she feels better soon. Your babies are adorable!
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I live a very simple life on a small hobby farm along with my husband, three kids, and an assortment of animals. Life may be simple but I love every minute of it.